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Senior Consultant - Internal Audit
RSM
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3.5
Brisbane QLD
Full-time
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Full-time
Brisbane QLD

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OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values – integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

Who we are:

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world’s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

About the role:

Join our growing Risk Advisory Services team as a Senior Consultant II, where you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality internal audit, compliance and consulting engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role is perfect for an experienced IA professional who enjoys combining analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement and hands‑on fieldwork to drive meaningful improvements in governance, risk and internal control environments.

As a Senior Consultant II, you will lead the planning, execution and delivery of internal audit and risk advisory engagements across a variety of industries. You will oversee project teams, manage client relationships, contribute to technical reviews and ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with professional methodologies.

This is a client-facing role with strong opportunities for development, leadership exposure and career progression within a supportive and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver a range of internal audit, compliance and advisory engagements, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Lead, mentor and train team members while ensuring methodology and quality compliance.

  • Prepare engagement budgets, monitor costs and manage project resourcing effectively.

  • Conduct technical and operational reviews across clients with differing risk profiles.

  • Develop a deep understanding of client systems, processes and internal control environments.

  • Prepare and maintain high‑quality electronic working papers for Manager/Partner review.

  • Draft clear, practical internal audit reports with commercial recommendations.

  • Identify emerging issues and propose solutions to clients and Partners/Managers.

  • Build strong relationships with clients at senior levels and participate in business development activities.

  • Deliver presentations and contribute meaningfully to client and team meetings.

  • Stay across relevant industry trends, risks and regulatory changes.

About you:

You’re a detail‑oriented and proactive internal audit professional who enjoys solving complex problems and building strong client relationships. You bring a blend of analytical capability, structured thinking and strong communication skills, and you thrive in environments where you can contribute insights, lead others and deliver high‑quality work that adds real value.

Experience & Attributes

Essential

  • 4+ years’ internal audit and risk advisory experience, ideally within Professional Services

  • Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail

  • Strong leadership and mentoring capability

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

  • Strong report‑writing and analytical skills

  • Experience in process mapping, problem solving and control testing

  • Solid understanding of governance, compliance and performance‑focused reviews

  • Knowledge of the IIA standards (IPPF)

  • Strong understanding of risk management principles, including ISO 31000

  • Ability to self‑manage, prioritise and optimise engagement outcomes

  • Computer literacy across MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio

Desirable

  • Previous team management experience

  • Data analytics experience using IDEA or ACL

  • Ability to speak a second language

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant tertiary degree and/or qualification

Desirable

  • Professional certification or membership (e.g. CIA, CA, CPA)

Life at RSM:

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!


Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.


How to apply:

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